This is the time of the month when I usually sit down and plan my dinners for the coming month. However, because we are in the midst of a global pandemic (COVID-19), this month has been anything but typical and it is likely the coming month will also be atypical. Under normal circumstances, I plan an entire month’s worth of dinners … [Read more...] about April 2020 Dinner Menu (AKA Meal Planning During a Pandemic)
Archives for March 2020
Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake
I had Sloppy Joe Pasta on our menu for this month, but I decided to make a pasta bake instead. My thought was that, because the bake contains cheese, it might be easier for me to add a vegetable (bell pepper) and still get my family to eat it. It worked! My family enjoyed this simple Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake. What leftovers we had were … [Read more...] about Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake
The Most Wonderful Things About Spring
We’ve had such a mild winter around here that I’m not particularly eager for spring’s arrival. Nevertheless, it’s about to begin. Like each of the other seasons, there are a number of unique things about spring that make it special. I’m going to enjoy these things, even if I feel unprepared for the warmer weather. The best things about … [Read more...] about The Most Wonderful Things About Spring
Key Things to Understand When Facing a Pandemic
When you turn on the news today, chances are the first thing you will hear is about the coronavirus pandemic. As a former public health professional, I’m fascinated by what’s happening. However, as a mom, family member, and friend, I’m a bit on edge. As many of you know, I take time each September (which is National Preparedness Month) … [Read more...] about Key Things to Understand When Facing a Pandemic
How to Stop Misplacing Remote Controls in Your Home
Today we are going to look at a challenge that troubles countless households: Keeping track of remote controls. Missing remote controls account for hours of lost productivity and families sometimes end up arguing as they attempt to find the missing devices. What are some effective ways to stop misplacing these? I’m obviously … [Read more...] about How to Stop Misplacing Remote Controls in Your Home
Should I Renovate My Home or Buy a New One?
My husband and I purchased our current home about five years ago. Though the house isn’t exceptionally old (it was built in the 1980s), it was built of builder-grade materials and the previous owners didn’t do a good job maintaining it. Though we’ve done a lot of work on the house (new roof, new electrical panel, new carpet, new AC unit, … [Read more...] about Should I Renovate My Home or Buy a New One?
Southwest Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches
A couple of months ago we had Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches for dinner. On a whim, I tossed some leftover pico de gallo on my sandwich. It was really good! I began thinking about how I could make a cheesy sandwich that used chicken and pico de gallo (we absolutely LOVE pico de gallo and use it on many foods). This sandwich is the result … [Read more...] about Southwest Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches
